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Contents
Topics Vocabulary Reading
Module1
Module
2
M
odule3
Module4
Module5
UNIT 1My Home is myCastle (pp. 6-19)
UNIT 2While theres life,theres hope(pp. 20-33)
UNIT 3Travel Broadensthe Mind(pp. 38-51)
UNIT 4Earth is Dearerthan Gold(pp. 52-65)
UNIT 5Early to Bed ...(pp. 70-83)
UNIT 6
Better Safe thanSorry (pp. 84-97)
UNIT 7Penny Wise,Pound Foolish(pp. 102-115)
UNIT 8You Are Whatyou Eat(pp. 116-129)
UNIT 9Every Man to hisTaste(pp. 134-147)
UNIT 10Spread the News(pp. 148-161)
dwellings
life events
travel;holidays;festivals
environment;energy
health;daily routines
technology;
crime
shopping;advertising
food;healthy eating;eating habits
sports & entertainment
the media;disasters
dwellings & appliances; householdchores; colours & rooms; homesafety
facial features; feelings; stages inlife; family relationships; work
weather; types of holidays &holiday equipment; holiday resorts;holiday troubles; travellers tips;festivals
planet Earth; environmentalproblems; conservation; energycrisis; preservation of animals &plants
health problems; daily routines;stress & relaxation; describingfeelings; character adjectives
technology at home; electrical
appliances; types of offence;descriptions of objects
shops & department stores;clothes; products; credit cards;shopping complaints; onlineshopping
types of food; recipes; kitchenutensils; ways of cooking; places toeat; diners complaints
types of sports; qualities; places &equipment; free-time activities;types of entertainment; theparalympics
the news; natural/man-madedisasters; newspapers; TV Guide;cinema; types of films
- In Search of the PerfectHome (multiple choice)
- The Charming Past: Blarney
Castle - Dunnottar Castle
- A Dream Come True(gapped text)
- Extract from Jack & Jill
- Getting away from it all(multiple matching)
- Spectacular Nature:White Cliffs of Dover -The Rockies
- The Answer is Blowing inthe Wind (gapped text)
- The Little Land (poem)
- Can you feel the rhythm?(multiple choice)
- Naturally Hot: Rotorua -Ainsworth Hot Springs
- No More Secrets (gapped
text)- Extract from The TimeMachine
- Picking the Perfect Present(multiple matching)
- In the Market for a Bargain:Portobello Road Market -Queen Victoria Market
- How to burn fat all daylong (gapped text)
- Extract from Oliver Twist
- Daredevil Shaun (multiplechoice)
- Trophy Hunters: Wimbledon -The Super Bowl
- E-books the books of thefuture? (gapped text)
- Extract from RobinsonCrusoe
Self-Assessment Module 1 (pp. 34-37)
Self-Assessment Module 2 (pp. 66-69)
Self-Assessment Module 3 (pp. 98-101)
Self-Assessment Module 4 (pp. 130-133)
Self-Assessment Module 5 (pp. 162-165)
Grammar Reference Section (pp. 166-180)
Irregular Verbs (p. 181)
Appendices (pp. 182-188)
Tapescripts (pp. 189-215)
Word List (pp. 216-222)
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Grammar Listening WritingSpeaking
compare types of houses; suggestways to make houses safe forchildren; renting a house;
expressing sympathy; requestingservices
discuss important things in life;express opinions on family matters;spreading the news; describingpeople; introducing people
discuss weekend activities;speculations; holiday experiences;accepting/refusing invitations;cancelling a hotel reservation;renting a vehicle
suggest solutions to improve theenvironment; complaining; offeringsolutions to problems; expressinghesitation
discuss ways to relax; speculating;give advice; losing your temper;making an appointment; describingsymptoms
discuss pros & cons of using
computers; discuss effects ofmodern technology on our lives;filler phrases; reporting a theft;giving instructions
ask for information; discuss pros/cons of advertising; expressingopinions; making complaints;buying clothes
give advice; decide on a menu;accepting/ refusing invitations;doing your shopping; ordering ameal/fast food
give opinions; guess content; talkabout hobbies; asking forpermission & polite requests;taking a phone message; inviting afriend to a sporting event;intonation regrets
compare types of films; expresspreferences; talk about disasters;gossip; making arrangements;making excuses
present tenses; adverbs offrequency; state verbsPhrasal verbs: BREAK, BRING
past tenses; used to/wouldPhrasal verbs: CARRY, COME
future tenses; ConditionalsType O & 1; the definitearticlePhrasal verbs: CUT, DO
comparisons; too/enough; -ing form/ infinitivePhrasal verbs: FALL, GET
-ing/-ed participles; modalverbs; making deductions;question tagsPhrasal verbs: GIVE, GO
order of adjectives; the
passive; relatives; relativeclausesPhrasal verbs: HOLD, KEEP
causative form; reportedspeech (statements,questions, orders)Phrasal verbs: LET, LOOK
quantifiers (some, any, no, (a)little, (a) few); countable/uncountable nouns; reportedspeech (special introductoryverbs)Phrasal verbs: MAKE, PUT
Conditionals Type 2 & 3;wishes; would ratherPhrasal verbs: RUN, SEE, SET
future perfect; linkers &quantifiers (either/neither,although, both, all, none)Phrasal verbs: STAND, TAKE, TURN
- an advertisement/email- an informal letter describing
a house for rent
- famous peoples profiles- a narrative
- a letter of complaint- a semi-formal transactional
letter/email
- a set of rules- an essay providing solutions
to problems
- an informal email describinga personal problem
- a for and against essay
- a news report
- an opinion essay
- describe clothes for a fashionmagazine
- an article describing a visit toa place
- a recipe- an assessment report
- instructions for a magic trick- a letter to the editor
- a news report- a formal transactional letter/
multiple choice;matching speakers tostatements
matching speakers tostatements; T/Fstatements
note-taking; multiplechoice
note-taking; matchingspeakers tostatements;identifying speakers
multiple choice;matching speakers tostatements
multiple matching;
note-taking; matchingspeakers tostatements
note-taking; multiplechoice
multiple choice;matching speakers tostatements; T/Fstatements;
multiple choice;matching speakers tostatements
matching speakers tostatements; Yes/Nostatements; note-taking
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People & Homes
How long have you been studying English?
Why are you studying?
dwellings
home appliances
household chores
rooms
colours
home safety
stages in life
life events
types of families
facial features
feelings
working lives
Before you start ... UNIT 1
make houses safe for
children
describe a room/a house
request services
express sympathy
decide on a house
describe people
express feelings
express your opinion
spread the news
introduce people
present tenses
adverbs of frequency
prepositions of place
linkers
state verbs
past tenses
used to/would
break
bring
carry
come
an advertisement for a house
an informal letter/email describing a house for rent
a description of a person
a narrative
Listen, read and talk about
Learn how to ...
Practise ...
Phrasal verbs
Write ...
My Homeis my Castle
UNIT 2
While theres
life, theres hope
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Module 1
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My Home is my Castle
Lead-in
1 The title above is taken from an English proverb.What do you think it means?
2 a. Which of the houses in the pictures:has: five storeys and a house on top; a fibreglass
shark; brick walls; a thatched roof; a chimney; a rock
on the roof; wooden stairs up to the front door; stone
walls; a pitched roof; a tiled roof?
is: built underground; a castle; built on stilts?
b. Use the adjectives to describe each house. Give reasons.
economical impractical cold spacious cramped
airy comfortable attractive eccentric
House A is economical to maintain because it doesnt cost very
much to heat and cool.
c. Which house would you/wouldnt you like
to live in? Give reasons.
Id like to live in the hut on stilts because it looks very attractive to me.I wouldnt like to live in the rock house because it must get very cold.
Think!Think!ink
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15
20
25
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Reading
Read the text quickly to get a general idea
of what it is about. Look at the first part of the
question, then find the part of the text the question
refers to. Go through the choices and choose the
answer that best fits. Keep in mind that the
information may be rephrased.Even if you think you
know the correct answer, always check that the
others are not appropriate. Check your answers
against the text.
3 a. Look at the title of the article. What do youthink it is about? Where might you read it?
Say words you expect to find in it.
How would you like to live in a castle, a tree house or
even underground? This might not be as unusual as you
think. It seems that these days more and more people
want to live somewhere special and out of the ordinary,
and if they cant buy what they want they are quite
prepared to build it from scratch.
For John Mew and his wife Josephine their home really
is their castle. They have built their own English castle in
the Sussex countryside. The building is brand new with
all the luxuries you would expect from a house that cost
more than 350,000 to build. However, when you first see
it from the outside it would be easy to think that you are
looking at an ancient monument. The building has a lot of
the features of a traditional castle, including a keep, a
moat and a drawbridge. My choice of house is
somewhat eccentric and building it was very hard work,
but weve got the perfect place to live, Mew says.Although some would say that the building is impractical
and may be cold in harsh British winters, he certainly has
got a unique and spacious home.
If you dont look carefully, you might not even see the
home that Jonathan Ridley-Jones and Shanon Ridd built
at all! Thats because the house is a converted
underground water tank. The only thing that can be seen
from the surface is a door leading into the hillside. Weve
never wanted to live in an ordinary house, Shanon says.
Living below ground means that our home is quiet and
very cosy none of the usual draughts. It doesnt
damage the local surroundings and has very low fuelbills. Some of our friends find it dark and feel shut in when
they first visit, but they soon get used to it!
A
B
C
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1 More and more people build their own home
A so that they can live underground.
B so that they can have exactly the home they want.
C because it is cheaper than buying a new house.D because they want all the modern luxuries you find in
a new home.
2 John and Josephine Mew
A know that their choice of home is unusual.
B found that creating their dream home was easy.
C wanted to live like people would have in traditional castles.
D converted an ancient building into a modern home.
3 According to the text, what could be a disadvantage of
the Mews home?
A It might not be very comfortable.
B It was very expensive to build.
C Tourists often mistake it for a historic building.
D It doesnt have enough luxury items.
4 Why might you not notice the home of Jonathan
Ridley-Jones and Shanon Ridd?
A It isnt in a busy area.
B A hillside hides it from view.
C Only its door is visible.
D It has been built under a water tank.
5 What do Jonathan Ridley-Jones and Shanon
Ridd say about their home?
A Its just an ordinary house.
B They always wanted to live underground.
C It doesnt harm the environment.
D They dont pay anything for heating and lighting.
6 Why did Dan Garner build a tree house in his garden?
A He wants to persuade people to buy one.
B His family wanted to live in a tree house.
C He builds them for a living.
D His family needed more room.
7 What does Dan Garner aim to do in the future?A build more tree dwellings in his garden
B invite more people to visit his tree house
C open a business selling tree houses
D design a tree house to suit all tastes
b. Read the article. For questions 1-7, choose the answer
(A, B, C or D) which fits best according to the text.
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40
45
50
55
60
c. Explain the words in bold, then suggest synonyms
for the highlighted words.
4 a. List the advantages and disadvantages of Mews,Ridds and Garners dwellings, then talk about
them.
b. What would your ideal house be?
Describe it giving reasons.
My ideal house would be a castle. It would be made of ...
Think!Think!ink
Follow-up
If an underground home doesnt appeal to you, how
about living in the tree tops? Dan Garner, a tree surgeon
from Gloucestershire, certainly thinks that this is the way
to go up in the world.
When our family became short of space at home our
solution was to build a luxury tree house in the garden.
The tree house is built into a spruce tree six metres
above the ground. It has one main room, a bedroom and
a balcony running around two sides. Garner is so happy
with this practical extension to his home that he thinks he
can convince more people of the benefits of living in the
trees. He wants to set up his own enterprise making more
of the deluxe tree dwellings, saying, Tree houses are
airy, secure and comfortable and the only disadvantage is
that they might not be suitable for people who suffer
from hay fever or a fear of heights!
Even people who live in more ordinary settingssometimes cant resist doing something to make them
stand out from the crowd. One extreme example of this is
Bill Heines house in Headington, Oxfordshire. Until one
morning in 1986, his house looked much like all the others
in his street, when suddenly overnight a 7.5 m long
fibreglass shark appeared to have crashed through the
roof. The shark was a sculpture by local artist John
Buckley. At first some people complained that it might be
dangerous or that it spoilt the look of the neighbourhood,
but engineers checked that the sculpture was safe and
the Headington shark has become a well-known and
popular landmark. It seems that no matter where you live,you can always do something to make sure your house
says something about who you are.
D
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c. Use the words to describe Anns and Johns
houses, then describe your house.
Ann lives in a traditional cottage in the country. The cottage is ...
A
Dwellings and Appliances
traditional, modern, apartment/flat, (semi)
detached, terraced house, cottage, villa,
1/ 2/3 storey building, castle
village, city, centrally located, residential
area, close to the shops, in the suburbs, on
the outskirts, isolated, in the country
small, tiny, spacious, large, huge, average,
family-sized, 1-/2- bedroomed
cheap, low-priced, overpriced, expensive,
economical
cosy, comfortable, secure, luxurious, well-
maintained, fully furnished, airy, noisy, cold
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Vocabulary Practice
2 a. Read the advertisements, then, in pairs, list the specialfeatures of each property under the headings:
Inside - Outside
B
b. What features are there inside/outside your house?
: Inside: large lounge/dining room ...
Outside: garage, driveway ...
b. In pairs, take roles and act out dialogues
about each of the advertisements in Ex. 6.
A: Hello!
B: Good morning. Im calling about the house
advertised for rent in Paddington.
A: Oh yes?
B: I wonder 1) ......................................................
give me a bit more information, please.
A: Of course. 2) ....................................................like to know?
B: First of all, 3) ....................................................
exactly where the house is situated?
A: Yes, its on 15, Bayswater Drive.
B: And the lounge and dining room are they
separate?
A: Yes, but theyre joined by a sliding glass door.
B: And do all the bedrooms have fitted
wardrobes?
A: No, only the two largest bedrooms.
B: One last question. Is the garage large enough
for two cars?
A: Oh, definitely.
B: It sounds perfect. 4) ............................................
..................................................... I could see it?
A: 5) ................................. 6 oclock this evening?
B: Thats fine see you then.
system
hall
glazing
wardrobes
kitchen
parking
heating
built-in
central
fitted
double
entrance
private
security
b. Match the columns. Which of these have
you/havent you got in your house?
3 a. Which of these items are in your house? Inwhich room?
refrigerator vacuum cleaner electric heater
washing machine microwave humidifier
air conditioner hairdryer dishwasher cooker
refrigerator kitchen
There are built-in wardrobes in our house.
We havent got ...
Style:
Location:
Size:
Cost:
General
Description:
1 a. Go through the table and look up thewords you dont know in your dictionary.
b. Listen and underline the words that best
describe Anns house. Circle the ones which bestdescribe Johns house.
4 a. Complete the dialogue, then listen andcheck.
OWNER/ESTATE AGENT
greeting
agree to give information
answer the questions
agree on a viewing
CLIENT
greeting - ask for information
ask your questions (e.g. exact
location - special features)
arrange a viewing
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competitive, romantic, active, excited
conservative, talkative, adventurous
shy, reliable, cheerful, generous,
impatient, creative
calm, confident, stressed, relaxed,peaceful
relaxed, peaceful, refreshed, depressed
cheerful, isolated, withdrawn
8 Use the prepositions and the words in the list todescribe the living room. How similar to/different
from is it from your living room?
in front of next to behind opposite on
between above in the middle of
fireplace candlesticks carpet paintings sofa
armchair cushions plant glass coffee table
window lamp
7 a. Listen and circle the words that are mentionedin connection with each colour.
6 a. Match the verbs to the nouns.
Writing Project
b. Look at the pictures A and B and write an
advertisement for each house. Say if it is for
rent/sale, what kind of house it is, how much it
costs, what special features it has got and give a
telephone number for contact. Use the
advertisements in Ex. 6a as models to help you.
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Household Chores
Colours & Rooms
wash
dust
make
iron
vacuum
clean
mop
mow
the beds
the carpets
the clothes
the dishes
the windows
the floors
the lawn
the furniture
AB
Both house A and B have got a driveway.
House A has got a chimney, but house B hasnt got one.
House A has got a driveway as well as a garage.Besides having a garage, house A has got a driveway.
driveway
chimney
garage
pool
garden
attic
patio
fence
balcony
air conditioning
security system
cellar
fireplace
built-in wardrobes
central heating
fitted kitchen
A
B
A
B
Which of these household chores do you do?
How often? Which do you like/not mind/hate
doing?
b. Which of these verbs can be changed to do + ing
form of the verb? Make up sentences about
your family using these phrases.
Mum always does the ironing on Saturday.
b. Listen again. What colour would you paint these
rooms? Why?
a dining room a childs bedroom
a play area a living room a classroom
I would paint a dining room orange because it stimulates the
appetite.
5 a. Use the prompts and thelinkers to make up sentences
for each house, as in
the examples.
both as well as
also besides whereas but
although however
There is a glass coffee table in front of the sofa.I sometimes wash the dishes in the evenings.
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100% always .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. . running water
75% usually ... .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. a garden or yard
50% often ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. a garage
25% sometimes .. .. .. .. .. .. . a cel lar or basement
10% rarely ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . a swimming pool
0% never .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. a storm cellar
4 a. Talk about British homes, using adverbs offrequency, as in the example.
b. In pairs draw a similar chart about homes in
your country, then present it in class.
5 In pairs, talk about:
what you do/dont do in your free time
what you are doing this weekend
what you have done so far today
We do not normally use believe, forget, hate, know,
like, love, need, prefer, realise, remember, suppose,
understand, want, appear in continuous tenses.
I believe you. NOT Im believing you.
The verbs think, taste, see, look, smell, feel and have
can have continuous tenses, but there is a difference in
meaning.
I think he is desperate. (= I believe) BUT Im thinking about
moving house. (= Im considering)
British homes always have running water.
There is always running water in British homes.
You can always find running water in British homes.
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Grammar in use
6 How much have you changed since you were fiveyears old? Make up sentences, as in the example.
Ive grown my hair long.
7 In pairs, act out dialogues, as in the example.
sleep outdoors visit a castle be in a tree house
stay at a campsite redecorate your own bedroom
stay in a house with its own swimming pool
have a power cut at your home move house
A: Have you ever slept outdoors?B: No, I havent. Have you ever visited a castle?
A: Yes, I have.
B: Really? When was that?
A: Two years ago. Have you ever ...? etc
1 Identify the tenses in bold, then match them totheir use.
2 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct presenttense, then identify their use.
3 Fill in the correct tense of the verb in brackets.
1 The Earth revolves round the Sun. .........2 The train leaves at 5:30. .........
3 John is looking for a new house. .........
4 She cant play. She has broken her leg. .........
5 He is always biting his nails. .........
6 I have been trying to call you for an hour. .........
7 He is flying to Madrid tomorrow. .........
8 Its getting colder and colder. .........
a action which started in the past and continues up
to the present with emphasis on duration
b law of nature
c expressing irritation
d action happening around the time of speaking
e result/consequence of a past activity in the present
f fixed arrangement in the future
g timetable
h gradual development
1 A: .......................................................................
(Jane/still/think) of renting the house?
B: Yes, why?
A: Well, some people ..........................................
(think) that it is haunted.
2 A: Mark ................................ (taste) the curry to
see if we need to add any more spices.
B: I dont think we do. It .....................................
(taste) delicious as it is.
3 A: Why ............................................. (you/smell)
the milk? I only bought it this morning!
B: Well, it ............................... (smell) off to me!
1 She .............................. (move) house next week.
2 Carl and Mary are looking for a new house. The
landlord .................... (evict) them from their flat.
3 ....................................... (you/wait) a long time?
4 They ......................................... (convert) the old
mill into a beautiful new home at the moment.
5 Water ........................................ (freeze) at 0 C.
6 Her flight ........................ (arrive) tonight at 7pm.
7 ............................................................ (you/sign)
the contract for the house next week?
8 The Earth ................................ (become) warmer
and warmer.
9 The bus ...................... (come) every ten minutes.10 Jack and Maggie ..................................................
...................... (still/search) for the perfect house.
11 Bob cant move house now because he ................
................................... (sign) a two-year contract.
State verbs
Present tensesGrammar Reference
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18 Use the prompts to act out
dialogues, as in the example.
12 a. Fill in the correct preposition, then explain the phrases.
1 Ann has been absent ....................... work for two weeks.
2 It has taken Mark a long time to become accustomed .......................
the Australian climate.
3 They accused him ....................... stealing the car.
4 We need to agree ...................... a time to meet.
5 He apologised ................. Mary ................ being late last night.
6 Emma has applied ................. Leeds University .................. a place onthe History course.
7 Some people dont approve ..................... the councils plan to build a
new shopping centre in town.
8 The old man was begging ...................... food.
9 Do you believe ........................ magic?
10 Rob has been busy ........................ the redecorating all week.
PrepositionsAppendix 1
11 Circle the correct tense.
1 Im afraid I cant make it tonight. I ............... the estate agent at 7
oclock.
A see B am seeing C have seen D have been seeing
2 The film ................... at 7:30.
A has been starting B has started C is starting D starts
3 He ................... to find a cleaning woman for a month now.
A has been trying B tries C is trying D has tried
4 Look! You ................... coffee all over my desk!
A have been spilling C were spilling
B have spilt D spill
5 He ................... the property section of the newspaper every day, but
he still hasnt found anything.
A has been reading B is reading C have read D read
9 Make up sentences about yourself,using present tenses and the time
adverbs in the list.
yet still already for since
at the moment every day now
next Saturday
I havent done my homework yet.
1 exhausted work/garden
plant/flowers ()
prune/bushes ()
water/lawn ()
A: You look exhausted. What have you
been doing?
B: Ive been working in the garden.
A: What have you done?
B: Well, Ive planted some flowers and
pruned the bushes but I havent
watered the lawn yet.
2 tired do/homework
finish/Maths ()
write/composition ()
study/test ()
3 excited organise party
send out/invitations ()
book/caterers ()
book/band ()
10 Use the prompts to writesentences, as in the example. Use
present perfectorpresent perfect
continuous.
1 Ann cant get into the house.
(lose/her key)
Ann cant get into the house. She has
lost her key.
2 Toms sunburnt. (sit/in the
sun/all morning)
3 My eyes hurt. (watch TV/hours)
4 John passed his Maths exam.
(study/hard)5 Nick has lost a lot of weight. (be
on a diet)
6 Amy looks so happy! (buy/new
house)
b. Chain Story. Read the beginning of the story, then, one after the
other, continue the story using the phrases in bold from Ex. 12a.
John Smith worked as an office
manager. He was very
good at his job, but
unfortunately he
wasnt able to go to
work because he
was very ill. He was
absent from
work for three
weeks.
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Grammar in use
Can you imagine anything worse than returning
home to find that burglars have broken into your
house? 0) Unfortunately, this happens to about 1
million people in Britain 1) ..................... . However, if
you want better 2) ...................... against burglars
there are several things you can do. To improve3) ....................., check all the locks on your doors and
windows. The 4) ............................... of lighting all
around the house will make sure a burglar is
5) ........................ to hide in the shadows. An alarm
system is another good 6) ......................................
measure you can take.
Starting a 7) .................................... watch group is
also a very 8) .......................... way to prevent crime in
your area. Since most 9) ............................ take place
when people are away on holiday, this is when your
neighbours help is most 10) ........................... . Ask
them to collect your mail, open and close yourcurtains every day, switch your lights on and off and
even mow your lawn to make your house look
occupied.
FORTUNE
ANNUAL
PROTECT
SECURE
INSTALL
ABLE
PREVENT
NEIGHBOUR
EFFECT
BURGLAR
VALUE
Word Formation
Phrasal VerbsAppendix 2
14 a. Replace the words in boldwith the appropriate phrasal
verb formed with breakor
bring.
1 My computer has stopped
working. (= broken down)
2 My favourite band have just
released their new album.3 Schools finish for the summer
holidays tomorrow.
4 She was raised by her grandma.
5 The burglars entered by force
and stole all our valuables.
6 A fire began suddenly on the
second floor of the building.
7 Visiting my old neighbourhood
always makes me recall
memories of family holidays.
8 The two countries endeddiplomatic relations with each
other two years ago.
15 Fill in the correctword derived from
the word in bold.
b. Choose one of the phrasal
verbs in Ex. 14a and draw a
picture about it. In teams,
show your picture to the
class. The team which guesses
the phrasal verb first gets onepoint. Continue the game
until all of you have shown
your pictures. The team with
the most points is the winner.
13 Fill in the correct prepositions.Then choose any five phrases and
make up sentences using them.
1 ............... the ordinary; 2 ...........
scratch; 3 ............ the countryside;
4 to expect sth ......................... sb;5 ......................... the winter; 6 to
appeal ....................... sb; 7 to live
................. a tree top; 8 to become
short ....................... space; 9 an
extension ...................... his home;
10 to convince people ..................
sth; 11 the benefits ......................
sth; 12 suitable ....................... sb;
13 to suffer ......................... hay
fever; 14 fear .................... heights
Read the title of the
text to get an idea what the text is
about. Read the text once quickly. For
each gap decide what the missing word
is (e.g. noun,verb, adverb, etc.) You may
need to write the word in the plural or
with a negative meaning. Think ofpossible prefixes and suffixes. Fill in the
gaps. Check the spelling. Read the
completed text to check if it makes
sense.
Competition
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17 Fill in the correct colour(s). Then explain the phrasesformed with the words in bold. Are there similar
phrases in your language?
16 Complete the sentences, using the word in bold.You must use between two and five words,
including the word given. Do not change the word
in bold.
Key word transformations
1 Sophie goes to the cinema once in a ..................
moon. She doesnt like it much.
2 Jack fell down the stairs and he is ............ and
............ all over.3 Angela definitely has ............. fingers everything
in her garden grows really well.
4 He is a bit .................. he hasnt got much
experience in this kind of work.
5 They knew that if she found out the truth it would
hurt her feelings so they told her a little
............................ lie.
6 She doesnt want to say anything until she has seen
the facts in ............. and .............. .
blackgreen
0 Mildred said it was the best film she had ever seen.
good Mildred said she had never seen such a good
film before.
1 Ive never seen such a tiny house.
ever Its the ........................................................
seen.
2 Its a long time since he last visited us.
for He ..............................................................
a long time.
3 Its a year since he started working here.
been He ..............................................................
a year now.
4 His new book will be on the market next March.
out His new book .............................................
next March.
5 Two men forced their way into Sallys flat last night.
broke Two men ....................................................
last night.
6 John has a really good relationship with his
parents-in-law.
gets John ................................................... with
his parents-in-law.
7 A private secretary deals with Dr Williamscorrespondence.
has Dr Williams ............................................ by
a private secretary.
8 It didnt rain for six months, so there was a water
shortage.
lack The water shortage was .............................
rain.
blue white
18Underline the correct word, then explain the
phrases.
1 Ian is very active. He is always out and
about/around.
2 After the argument they both did their best to
clean/clear the air.
3 I cant find my keys anywhere they seem to have
vanished into thin/delicate air.
4 Matt is very determined to buy the cottage. He
wont accept/take no for an answer.
5 They wanted to build a holiday resort here, but the
owners of those beachfront cottagesrefused/deniedto play ball.
6 They knew they would have to drive a
difficult/hard bargain if they wanted to buy the
house at a price they could afford.
Read the whole sentence, then look at the
key word. Try to work out what the question is
testing (passive, indirect speech, part of speech,
etc). Complete the sentences without changing the
word given. Check that you have written two to
five words.Also check for spelling.
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A There is a badly fitting window. Speaker 1
B The central heating doesnt work. Speaker 2
C The air conditioner doesnt work. Speaker 3
D The roof is leaking. Speaker 4
E There isnt enough space. Speaker 5
F The driveway needs repairing.
Both pictures show ...
Picture A ... but picture B ...
Picture A ... . In addition, ... .
Picture B, on the other hand, ...
Although/While picture A ...,
picture B ...
Discussthefollowing:
Whichhousewouldyoulike
to
livein?Givereasons.
Howisyourhousesimilarto
/different
fromtheonesinthepictures?
Whatproblemsmightyou f
acein
eachtypeofhouse?Thinkabou
t:
noise,neighbours,distancefrom
shops/facilities, space,hea
ting etc.
A
b. Listen again and for questions 1-7, choose the
best answer (A, B or C).
1 Marsha Ward
A has written several books.
B has personal experience of child safety.
C is an expert of home security.
2 Every year, accidents in the home
A are becoming more common.
B happen because children stay away from school.
C send more than a million children to hospital.
3 Marsha says most accidents in the home
A are caused by carelessness.
B need not have happened.
C are unavoidable.
4 The majority of home accidents happen to
A young children. B older children. C parents.
5 Children in a bath
A should use a rubber mat.
B should never be left unsupervised.
C enjoy playing in the water.
6 Where does Marsha think accidents are most likely
to happen?
A on the stairs B in the bathroom
C in the kitchen
7 According to Marsha, children
A must never play in the kitchen.
B should not be allowed in the kitchen.C must be kept away from dangers in the kitchen.
2 Look at the houses in the pictures and comparethem, saying which house would be more suitable
for a large family. You can use the expressions
below to help you.
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Listening & Speaking skills
B
1 You willhear five
different people
talking about
problems they
are having with
their houses.
For questions 1-
5, choose from
the list (A-F) what each speaker says. Use the letters
only once. There is one extra letter which you do not
need to use.
4 Look at the pictures of dangers children face at home.In pairs, talk about the danger involved in each
situation. Then say what can be done to make houses
safer for children. Use the ideas below to help you.
3 a. You are going to hear a woman talking abouthome safety. Which of these words do you
expect to hear and in what context? Listen and
check.
headache falling burning drowning
choking toothache poisoning scalding
cutting electrocution indigestion
I wouldnt expect to hear the word headache.
I would expect to hear the word falling.
Falling down the stairs is a common household accident.
While picture A shows a detached house with a garden,
picture B
electrical sockets/hot cookers safety covers
chemicals/cleaning products/medicine locked
cupboards
cupboards & drawers safety catches on
swimming pools guard rails
staircases safety gates
knives/irons keep out of reach
A: Hot cookers are very dangerous because children can
get burnt.
B: Thats true. Kids should never be left alone in the kitchen
when the cooker is on.
Read the instructions to
understand what the speakers
have in common. Read the list A-F and
underline the words you have to listen
for. Listen for clues to match each
speaker to the prompts. Remember
the extracts may have distracting
information so listen to the whole partbefore you decide. Listen again and
check your answers.
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9 Listen, then, read out theexchanges in pairs.
A: I have to move out!
B: Thats a shame.
A: My flat was broken into last
night.
B: Im sorry to hear that.
A: I cant afford the rent.B: You must be very worried.
A: My antique table is ruined.
B: How sad!
1 A: Im afraid that the plumber
wont be able to come
today. Hes had a car
accident.
B: How awful! Will he be all
right?
2 A: Oh, no. I locked myself out!
B: Thats too bad.
3 A: The Smiths are going to be
evicted.
B: Im sorry to hear that.
c. Work in pairs. Use the phrases
to make up dialogues
expressing sympathy in the
following situations.
Express sympathy
How terrible/awful/sad!
Thats terrible/awful/a pity/a
shame/too bad!
You must be very worried/
upset.
Im (really) sorry about that/ to
hear that
1 fire in the basement
2 an aunt fell down the stairs
3 not getting the flat you wanted
4 a friends daughter burnt her
hand on the cooker.
5 Mrs Smith who has got fourchildren, has inherited
10,000. In pairs, talk about
what home improvements
she can make with the
money, and decide which
would be the best choice for
her, and why.
8 a. Listen and say what eachdialogue is about.
b. Read the exchanges and
underline the phrases thatexpress sympathy.
Requesting services
b. In pairs, use the prompts to make up similar dialogues.
7a. Listen to the dialogue. Whos worried? Now match the exchanges.
Aname of company
ask for problem
suggest sending sb
ask for address
6 a. Listen to the dialogue. Where does it take place?
b. Complete the dialogue, then use the prompts to act out similar
dialogues.
well maintained (+) garden (+) no garage (-)
park on the street (+) no fence (-) modern security system (+)
nice area (+) four-bedroomed (+) a long way from the shops (-)
a bus stop nearby (+) no central heating (-) log fire (+)
A: How do you 1) ................................ it, then?
B: Well, its nicely decorated and the garden is lovely, but the kitchen is
very 2) ................................ .
A: Thats true. But it is 3) ........................... equipped.
B: And there are only two bedrooms.
A: Mmm, yes. But we can use the 4) .......................... as another
bedroom.
B: I think it will suit our needs. And its not so expensive, either.
A: Okay, then. Lets tell the estate agent that we are definitely 5) ................... .
Bfull name
describe the problem
thank
give address
1 b Brown & Sons. How can I help
you?
2 Hello, Ms Smith. What can I
do for you?
3 Whats wrong with it?
4 Ill send someone to look at it
right away.
5 What is your address, please?
a Well it doesnt lock properly.
b Hello. My names Ann
Smith.
c 21, Market Street.
d Ive got a problem with my
front door.
e Thank you, that would be
great.
Deciding on a house
A: She could have her kitchen
enlarged to include a
dining area, couldnt she?
B: Yes, shes got four children
so the extra space would be
very useful.
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1 a. How does the title relate to the pictures?
b. In what context do you expect to find the
following words in the texts?
Blarney Castle
tourist attraction in ruins battlements
well-kept grounds interesting historical site
Dunnotar Castle
cliffs exciting past the Scottish Crown Jewels
the strongest fortresses lodgings stables storehouses popular with birdwatchers
Blarney Castle is a famous tourist attraction.
Text A
payment (l. 9)
endure (l. 13)
merit (l. 24)
Text B
situated (l. 3)
deserted (l. 11)
modern (l. 15)
2 a. Think of three questions you would like to askabout each castle. Read the texts and see if youcan answer them.
b. Read the texts again and answer the questions.
Write A (for Blarney Castle) or B (for Dunnottar
Castle).
Which of the castles ...
1 was used to hide sth precious?
2 has a special stone?
3 is associated with a famous film star?
4 has something that nobody really understands?
5 stands on a cliff?
c. Explain the words in bold. Which words are
similar to words in your language? Where could
you read such pieces of writing?
d. Find the synonyms.
EightkilometresnorthofthecityofCorkyouwill
find Blarney Castle, home ofthefamous Blarney
Stone.This stone istraditionally believedto give
whoeverkisses itthegiftofeloquentspeech.Built
in 1446 by Dermot McCarthy, King of Munster,
BlarneyCastlehasarichhistory.Itisbelievedthata
pastkingofMunstersent4,000mentohelpRobert
theBrucewintheBattleofBannockburnin1314.His
rewardwas saidto be half ofthe Stone of Scone,
whichwasrenamedtheBlarneyStone.
Blarney Castletoday is avery populartourist
attraction although mostof it is in ruins. Many
features remain,though,likethetower andthe
narrow spiral staircases.Visitorswhowishto kiss
the stone must climb up avery narrowwinding
staircasetothetop ofthe battlements,then lie on
their back and lean slightly overthe edge ofthe
towerto reachthe stone.Visitors can also enjoy a
walk through the beautiful, well-kept grounds,
where they will find the Rock Close. This is a
mysteriousplacewithancient stonesandtreesthat
wereusedbythedruids.
Blarney Castle is avery interesting historical site
anddefinitelywellworthavisit. It isone
placeyou
mustnotmissifyougetthechancetogotoSouthern
Ireland.
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Scotland isfull of castles, eachwithitsownmyths andlegends. OnesuchcastleisDunnottar CastleonScotlandseastcoast, 15milesfromthe cityofAberdeen. Locatedon ahuge outcropof flat rock with sheer cliffs onthreesides, itis theperfectplacefora fortress, andthere hasbeenoneheresincethe13thcentury.Dunnottar hasa longandexcitingpast. WilliamWallace, Mary Queenof
Scots,KingCharles IIand theMarquis of Montrosehaveall playedapartinits richhistory.The Scottish CrownJewels,theHonoursofScotland, were hiddenherein the17thcentury so that Oliver Cromwell couldnt destroy them.Dunnottarusedtobeoneofthe strongest fortressesinScotland.However,
thecastle wasabandonedinthe18thcenturyandit fellintodecayuntil1925,whenViscountess Cowdray beganrepairs. Visitorscansee the14thcenturykeep,whichwasbuilt by SirWilliamKeith in1392and isstillintact. Therearealsobarracks,lodgings,stablesand storehouses.The castle has becomealo
t morepopular inrecent yearssincethesitewas usedasoneofthelocationsfor thefilmHamlet starringMelGibson. Itisalsopopular with birdwatchersbecauseof itslocation.Whatever thereasonforyourvisit, itwill certainlybe memorable.
4 Write a short article for your school magazine about afamous historic building in your country. In the first
paragraph, write its name and location. In the secondparagraph, write its historical details. In the third
paragraph, write a description of its exterior/interior. End
your article with a recommendation.
3 a. Which of the two buildings wouldyou most like to visit? Why?
b. Are there any buildings like these in your
country? Talk about them. Think about:
location
historical details
exterior/interior
Think!Think!ink
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Writing an informal letter/email describing a house for rent
b. Which words/phrases does Laura use to describe
the interior/exterior of the house? In which
paragraphs does she mention these?
c. Study the table, then find examples of informal
style in Lauras letter.
Analysing a Model Text
DearPeter,
Howareyou?HopeeverythingsOK. ImwritingtoletyouknowthatIthinkIvefoundtheperfectsummercottageforyou.
Itsinareallynicelocation. Its aquietarea, butthebestthingaboutit isthatitislessthanakilometrefromthesea.Also,therentfor thecottageisonly150aweek.
Thehousesreallycharmingoutside. Itsanoldbrickfarmbuildingwhichhasbeenconvertedintoaholidaycottage. Itsgot apatioandissurroundedbyabeautiful garden.
Inside,thehouseisniceandcomfortable. Ithastwofloors. Onthegroundfloorthereisacosylivingroomandakitchenwithallthe modern equipmentyou would expect, as well as a diningroom and a WC. Upstairs there are two small bedrooms and abathroom. Thehouseisfullyfurnishedsoyoudontneedtoworry
aboutthat.Letmeknowifyoulikethesoundofit. Icaneasilytalktothe
owner,Mr Smith,foryou.I hopeIll seeyouheresoon.Ill tellyouall ofmynews then.
Yours,
Laura
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5
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2 a. Read the letter and replace theunderlined
sentences,
then
replacethem with
your own
sentences.
1 Read the rubric, look at the underlined phrases andanswer the questions.
Peter has been looking for a summer house to
rent on the coast for August. He has asked his
friend , Laura, to find a house for him. Laura has
found a suitable house and is going to write
Peter a letter describing the house and giving
rental details.
1 Who is going to write a letter? To whom? What is
their relationship?
2 What style is appropriate?formal to someone in authority
semi-formal to someone you do not know very
well
informal to someone you know very well
3 Which of the following would you expect to find in
Lauras letter? Tick () accordingly.
description of the outside
description of the inside
location of the house
historical details
weather conditions rent
Analysing the Rubric
Style
When we write an informal letter/email to a
friend describing a house for rent, we can divide it
into five paragraphs. We start our letter with Dear +
our friends first name.
In the first paragraph we write our opening remarksand the reason for writing our letter.
In the second paragraph we describe the location of
the house and give details of the rent.
In the third paragraph we describe the exterior of the
house (what it is made of, garden, etc).
In the fourth paragraph we describe the interior of
the house (e.g. floors, rooms, furniture, special
features, etc). We start each main-body paragraph
with a topic sentence i.e. a sentence which introduces
or summarises the paragraph.
In the last paragraph we write our closing remarks
and sign off using Yours, Best wishes, etc + our first
name.
We can use a variety of adjectives to make our
descriptions more interesting to the reader.
Informal style
abbreviations e.g. Ive got
simple linking words e.g. but, so, and, etc.
shorter sentences e.g. Id like to see you
personal tone e.g. Ive got some great news
everyday expressions e.g. Thanks a lot.
Formal style
no abbreviations e.g. I have got formal linking words e.g. despite
longer sentences
impersonal tone e.g. passive
formal expressions e.g. I look forward to hearing
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A man travels the world over in search of what he
needs, and returns home to find it.George Moore (Irish author/poet)
Strength of character may be learned at work, butbeauty of character is learned at home.Henry Drummond (1851-1897) (Scottish naturalist)
6 Explain the sentences below in your ownwords.
Think!Think!ink
5 Portfolio: Use the information in Ex. 4b to answerthe questions in the plan. Then write your letter.
You can use the letter in Ex. 2a as a model.
a Thanks for your letter.b I feel obliged to write to inform you ...
c Sorry I havent written for so long.
d Get in touch with me soon.
e Looking forward to hearing from you.
f I look forward to receiving a prompt reply.
d. What are Lauras opening and closing remarks?
Which of the following can you use instead?
Why cant you use the others?
roof
windows
garden
door
room
furniture
3 Use the phrases to describe the building where youlive.
Your friend wants to move to your area and is
looking for a house to rent. He/She has asked you
to help. Write a letter to your friend describing a
house you have seen and giving further details.
4 a. Read the rubric and underline the keywords.Then, answer the questions.
1 What type of writing is it?
2 Who is sending the letter? What is the relationship
between you and the recipient of the letter?
3 What style is appropriate? Justify.
4 What information do you need to include?
5 What opening and closing remarks can you use?
c. Use your notes to ask and answer questions, as in
the example, then talk about the house.
Location 1) ..................... Beech Lane, Deighton
Exterior large 2) ..................... at the front; garage
Interior fully-furnished; upstairs: two bedrooms; a
3) .....................
downstairs: bathroom; living room; old
4) .....................; dining room; large kitchen
Rent 5) ..................... a month
b. Listen to the conversation you had with an
estate agent and complete the table.
Dear (your friends first name)
Introduction(Para 1) opening remarks
Main Body(Para 2) Where exactly is the house? How much is the
rent?
(Para 3) What is the exterior like? (material, garden,
etc)
(Para 4) What is the interior like? How many floors/
rooms/furniture?
Conclusion(Para 5) What should you do next: give phone number/
book it?
closing remarksYours,
your first name
thatched, tiled, flat
double-glazed, French
dining, cosy, spare, living, comfortable, spacious
vegetable, front, back, rose
sliding, front, back, glass
modern, antique, old fashioned, classic
I live in a detached house. Its got ...
A: Where is the house located?
B: It is located .. .
Opening/Closing Remarks
Descriptive Writing
Discuss & Write
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1 Frank Minot
2 Little Boo
3 Ed Devlin
4 Jack
5 Jill
a white teeth, golden hair
b short legs, round face
c tall, keen sparkle in his eye
d black eyes, red cheeks
e sweet-faced, rosy cheeks
3 a. This chapter is called The Catastrophe. What catastrophe do you think mighthappen? In pairs, predict what you think is going to happen next.
I think there is going to be a fight between Joe and Jack.
ProjectYou have decided to enter the Louisa May Alcott drawing competition.
Read the extract again, then choose a scene to draw for the competition. Is
your picture similar to any other student in your class?
LouisaMayAlcott(1832-1888)wasb
orninGermantown,Pennsylvania,the
second of four sisters.At an early age, Louisa and her family moved to
Massachusetts,whereshelivedformostofherlife.Herfatherwasat
eacher,
andheencouragedLouisatokeepadiary.Shestartedtowriteatthe
ageof
16. Alcott used her diary to help her write about her own li
fe and
experiences. One of her most famousbooks isLittle Women,
whichisbasedonthelifeofherfamily.ShewroteJackandJill:
AVillageStoryin1880.Alcotthasbeencalledthenovelistof
children forherability to reflect the teenagepointofview.
JackandJilltellsthestoryoflifeinruralNewEnglandatthe
turnofthecentury.Ittellsofhowthefriendshipbetween
the twomaincharacters is testedbya terribleaccident.
Withthehelpoftheirfriendsandfamily,theyputtheir
badluckbehindthemandgetonwiththeirlives.
1 Read the title and the authors biography. What do you think the novel is about?How could Alcotts own experiences have helped her write the novel? Look at
the picture. What time of year is it? What are the children doing?
d. Match the highlighted words to their synonyms in the list.
boy serious smarter guy gathered playful generously
first-rate protected shy
b. Listen and check if your guesses were correct.
2 a. Read the extract and match the characters with their descriptions, thenmake up sentences about them. Finally explain the words in bold.
b. Which of the characters is:serious; clever; good-natured; popular;
protective; patient? Underline the words/phrases/sentences which
imply the character.
c. Which of the characters can you see in the pictures? Describe them.
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Clear the lulla! was the general cry on a bright
December afternoon, when all the boys and girls of
Harmony Village were out enjoying the first good snow of
the season. Up and down three long coasts they went as
fast as legs and sleds could carry them. One smooth path
led into the meadow, and here the little folk congregated;there was a group of lads and lasses sitting or leaning on a
fence to rest after an exciting race, and, as they reposed,
they amused themselves with criticising their mates.
Here comes Frank Minot, looking as solemn as a
judge, cried one, as a tall fellow of sixteen spun by, with a
set look about the mouth and a keen sparkle of the eyes,
fixed on the distant goal with a do-or-die expression.
Heres Molly Loo and Little Boo, sang out another;
and down came a girl with flying hair, carrying a small boy
behind her, so fat that his short legs stuck out from the
sides, and his round face looked over her shoulder like a
full moon.
Theres Gus Burton; doesnt he go it? and such a very
long boywhizzed by, that it looked almost as if his heels
were at the top of the hill when his head was at the
bottom!
Hurrah for Ed Devlin! and a general shout greeted a
sweet-faced lad with a laugh on his lips, a fine colour on
his brown cheek, and a gay word for every girl he passed.
Laura and Lotty keep to the safe coast into the
meadow, and Molly Loo is the only girl that dares to try
this long one to the pond. I wouldnt for the world; the ice
cant be strong yet, though it is cold enough to freeze onesnose off, said a timid damsel, who sat hugging a post and
screaming whenever a mischievous lad shook the fence.
No, she isnt. Heres Jack and Jill going like fury.
Clear the track for jolly Jack! sang the boys, who had
rhymes and nicknames for nearly everyone.
Down came a gay red sled, bearing a boy who seemed
all smile and sunshine, so white were his teeth, so golden
was his hair, so bright and happy his whole air.
Behind him clung a girl, with black eyes and
hair, cheeks as red as her hood, and a face full of
fun and sparkle, as she waved Jacks blue tippet like a
bannerwith one hand, and held on with the other.
Jill goes wherever Jack does, and he lets her. Hes such
a good-natured chap, he cant say No.
To a girl, slyly added one of the boys, who had wished
to borrow the red sled, and had been politely refusedbecause Jill wanted it.
Hes the nicest boy in the world, for he never gets
mad, said the timid young lady, recalling the many times
Jack had shielded her from the terrors which beset her
path to school, in the shape of cows, dogs, and boys who
made faces and called her Fraidcat.
He doesnt dare to get mad with Jill, for shed take his
head off in two minutes if he did, growled Joe Flint.
She wouldnt! Shes a dear! You neednt sniff at her
because she is poor. Shes ever so much brighter than you
are, or she wouldnt always be at the head of your class,
old Joe, cried the girls, standing by their friend with a
unanimitywhich proved what a favourite she was.
Joe subsided with as scornful a curl to his nose as its
chilly state permitted, and Merry Grant introduced a
subject of general interest by asking abruptly, Who is
going to the candy-scrape tonight?
All of us, Frank invited the whole set, and we shall
have a tiptop time. We always do at the Minots, cried
Sue, the timid trembler.
Jack said there was a barrel of molasses in the house,
so there would be enough for all to eat and some to carry
away. They know how to do things handsomely, and thespeaker licked his lips, as if already tasting the feast in
store for him.
Mrs Minot is a mother worth having, said Molly Loo,
coming up with Boo on the sled; and she knew what it was
to need a mother, for she had none, and tried to care for
the little brother with maternal love and patience.
She is just as sweet as she can be! declared Merry,
enthusiastically.
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idioms, phrasal verbs and word formation
a variety of authentic stimulating reading and listening tasks
grammar sections covering all major grammatical areas plus a Grammar Reference
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composition analysis and practice on all types of writing with full models
a wide range of speaking activities
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